Random Rants

[Gammaman]

Hi one of my kids while adolescents wanted to see how sharp my knife was and did this is there a way of glueing or repairing it. Just a tad pissed off.

[A Former User]

@Gammaman there is a special leather glue. If you glue leather you have to use a glue that’s very flexible. Otherwise ask a cobbler for any tip since they are leatherworkers.

[Gammaman]

Ok thanks there ain’t many cobblers left on the high street where I live any more just charity shops and Turkish barbers.

[A Former User]

You can find some type of glue on amazon!

[Gammaman]

But that’s another rant.I’ll look for some flexible leather glue thanks @Heavy_blue .

[goosehd]

@Gammaman I’m tagging @seawolf who is an established leather worker for advice on this. He has made quite a few belts and other items for people on this forum and would have some great info for your question.

Also, is the damage to the wallet or to something else? I can’t tell from your picture.

[Gammaman]

Hi it’s to the leather wallet attachment have you been smoking something?

[goosehd]

@Gammaman That’s not my cup of tea…

Some wallet’s have a strap that hold the wallet from opening in case it falls out when you’re riding. In this case I couldn’t tell if it was the strap attaching the wallet to the belt or if it was a strap to keep the wallet closed.

If it was either, an option would be to replace them if possible. If it was to the wallet itself the repair could/would be much more difficult.

[Gammaman]

Sorry @goosehd it just the attachment maybe I should upgrade and get a GA one.

[goosehd]

@seawolf may have an idea about how to stitch the two items together. He would be our resident expert, which is the reason I have tagged him for help.

[Gammaman]

Kids aye

[ARNC]

Bloody squirrels!

[Giles]

Yeah, the little bastards...

[seawolf]

@Gammaman @goosehd

I think a few stitches could make that whole again if you don't mind the look of a repair. If it were mine, I'd use red stitching so it looks intentional, and because I like red. Glue however, won't last very long, so I'd stay away from that unless you want to repeat the repair over and over. Glue will also be messy. Where are you located? I might be able to do it for you, or perhaps even point you in the direction of a leather crafter in your area.

[Gammaman]

Thanks @seawolf I live in Poole in Dorset UK.

[goosehd]

@seawolf Thank you for your help!

[seawolf]

@Gammaman I don't know of anyone near you, but I'm sure you can track someone down that can help. If you get stuck, please feel free to message me and maybe I can do the work for you.

[seawolf]

@goosehd Happy to help!

[ARNC]

He’s back, and caught in the act this time

[Gammaman]

Thanks @seawolf you’re so kind I don’t fancy posting a wallet leash half way around the world just for a little nick just because of my OCD. I can live with it for now. Thank you.